ITEM 4. 7
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
JANUARY 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THREE
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL TO ATTEND THE 2026
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESSIONAL
CITY CONFERENCE
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Out of State Travel for Three Members of Council to Attend the 2026
National League of Cities Congressional City
Conference to Washington D. C., from March 14-8,
2026
BACKGROUND:
The National League of Cities ( NLC) is an organization comprised of city, town, and village leaders dedicated to improving the quality of life for current and future residents. With over 100 years of experience, NLC provides educational programs, resources, and advocacy services focused on strengthening local governments and developing effective local leadership. The organization represents and supports more than 2, 700 cities nationwide.
NLC' s mission is to advocate for and protect the interests of cities, towns, and villages by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership, and advancing innovative solutions. To expand educational training opportunities and benefit from NLC' s legislative advocacy and support services, the City of Lathrop became a member city in 2021.
The National League of Cities will host its 2026 Congressional City Conference from March 16-8, 2026, with Executive Education Preconference activities scheduled for March 14-5, 2026, in Washington, D. C. This will be the City Council' s third participation in a National League of Cities Congressional City Conference.
City Council approval is required for out of state travel. Additionally, the attached resolution authorizing travel for Council Members to attend the National League of Cities 2026 Congressional City Conference is also required. The cost per Council Member is approximately $ 6, 000, which includes conference registration, hotel, airfare, transportation, meals ( not provided by the conference), and other minor incidentals.
The adopted Fiscal Year 25-6 budget includes sufficient funding to support this travel for up to three Councilmembers. The City' s current representatives to the National League of Cities are Mayor Akinjo, Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, and Councilmember Diallo. This action authorizes travel for up to three members of the City Council; however, travel arrangements will be made only after each Councilmember confirms their availability.
CITY MANAGER' SREPORT PAGE 2
JANUARY 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 2026 CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE If any of the three Councilmembers are unable to attend, no travel arrangements will be made on their behalf, and the unused funds will be returned to the City Council Training and Travel budget.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated cost per Councilmember is approximately $ 6, 000, which includes conference registration, lodging, airfare, transportation, meals not provided by the conference, and other minor incidental expenses. The adopted Fiscal Year 2025-6 budget includes sufficient funding to support this travel for up to three Councilmembers.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution Approving Out of State Travel to the 2026 National League of Cities Congressional City Conference to Washington, D. C. from March 14-8, 2026.
B. 2026 National League of Cities Congressional City Conference to Washington, D. C. Registration Information.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 3
JANUARY 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 2026 CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE APPROVALS:
eresa Vargas
Government Services Director &
City Clerk
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Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
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Stephen J. Salvatore Date
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 26-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP
AUTHORIZING OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THREE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL TO
ATTEND THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESSIONAL CITY TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D. C. FROM MARCH 14-8, 2026
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities ( NLC) is an organization comprised of city, town and village leaders focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents; and
WHEREAS, the NLC' s mission is to advocate for, and protect the interests of, cities, towns and villages by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership and driving innovative solutions; and
WHEREAS, in order to expand educational training opportunities and take advantage of the legislative support services provided by the National League of Cities, the City of Lathrop became a member city in 2021; and WHEREAS, the NLC will be hosting their 2025 Congressional City Conference, March 16th through the 18th, with Executive Education Preconference Activities March 14th through the 15th, in Washington, D. C.; and
WHEREAS, this would be the City Council' sthird time participating in the National League of Cities Congressional City conference; and WHEREAS, City Council approval is required for out of state travel, therefore, the cost per Council Member is approximately $ 6, 000, which includes conference registration, hotel, airfare, transportation, meals ( not provided by the conference), and other minor incidentals; and
WHEREAS, the adopted Fiscal Year 25-6 budget includes sufficient funding to support this travel for up to three Councilmembers. The City' s current representatives to the National League of Cities are Mayor Akinjo, Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, and Councilmember Diallo; and
WHEREAS, this action authorizes travel for up to three members of the City Council; however, travel arrangements will be made only after each Councilmember confirms their availability. If any of the three Councilmembers are unable to attend, no travel arrangements will be made on their behalf, and the unused funds will be returned to the City Council Training and Travel budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lathrop hereby approve out of state travel for three members of Council to attend the National League of Cities 2026 Congressional City Conference, in Washington, D. C.
Resolution No. 26-
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 12th day of January 2026, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Paul Akinjo, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney Resolution No. 26-
ATTACHMENT" E
NLC
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Individual Rates for 2026
Rates below are for 2026 Congressional City Conference. 2026 Rates are subject to change.
Attended CS25 Discount
Nov 21 - J, an 1, 2025
770
NLC Member
845
SML Member
985
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Early Bird
Nov 21,025 -
Feb 26, 2026
880
NLC Member
980
SML Member
1, 010
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Feb 27 - Mar 13 Mar 14 - Mar 18
1, 005 $ 1,05
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1,05 $ 1, 205
SML Member SML Member
1, 210 $ 1, 310
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Special Attendee Conference Rates
You may be able to attend the Congressional City Conference if you are considered a special attendee.
First Time Attendee
574.
Youth Delegate/
Youth Chaperone
5355
University Student
S335
Conference Add- Ons
Guest/
Spouse
S300
These are add- ons to the Congressional City Conference registration; they cannot be purchased alone.
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With so many sessions, workshops, networking events and other opportunities, it is nearly impossible to take in all the conference has to offer just on your own. Consider attending with a group from your city to cover all areas and get the best return on your conference experience for your city.
Groups of five or more will receive a complimentary sixth registration, provided the registrations are paid in full and all individuals are registered at the same time. The following registration categories are not eligible: Spouse/ Gst, Student, Youth Chaperone or Youth Delegates.
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